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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.89, 1,306.53 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.89, 1,306.53 and 553.77 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.89 : 1,306.53 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.89/1,306.53 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.89x = 1,306.53 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.89x = 723,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,517.12/946.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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